amanda
10-07-07, 05:59 AM
Hello ~ I`ve been lurking for a while here and seen how helpful and friendly you all are - rabidbadger especially.
Well, my anxiety probably comes from depression. I spent several years as a carer for my mother which killed my self esteem and self confidence. Difficult times, with no other help! I felt I was not in control ...
There are so many comments about panic attack situations with which I can sympathise. One in particular was having to have an `exit strategy`. I haven`t used trains, tubes or buses for a couple of years now because I feel hemmed in. I`m lucky to have a car which I do use frequently, but won`t drive anywhere where there might be a traffic jam and I`m stuck. Feel like I can`t breathe and then panic dreadfully when I can`t get away. Sometimes it`s the same in Sainsbury`s checkout queue, I want to just run!
Sorry to write so much, looking forward to being part of the group and hopefully be helpful to others.
Kind regards to all, Amanda
Well, my anxiety probably comes from depression. I spent several years as a carer for my mother which killed my self esteem and self confidence. Difficult times, with no other help! I felt I was not in control ...
There are so many comments about panic attack situations with which I can sympathise. One in particular was having to have an `exit strategy`. I haven`t used trains, tubes or buses for a couple of years now because I feel hemmed in. I`m lucky to have a car which I do use frequently, but won`t drive anywhere where there might be a traffic jam and I`m stuck. Feel like I can`t breathe and then panic dreadfully when I can`t get away. Sometimes it`s the same in Sainsbury`s checkout queue, I want to just run!
Sorry to write so much, looking forward to being part of the group and hopefully be helpful to others.
Kind regards to all, Amanda
